How far is Dothan, AL from Troy, AL?
The driving distance from Dothan, AL to Troy, AL is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dothan and Troy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dothan and Troy.
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Start on East Main Street
34 m · 6 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street
1658 ft · 53 sec · North Saint Andrews Street
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Turn left onto East Burdeshaw Street
703 ft · 23 sec · East Burdeshaw Street
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Turn right onto North Oates Street
3032 ft · 1 min · North Oates Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery Highway
7.1 mi · 12 min · Montgomery Highway
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Continue straight
2980 ft · 39 sec
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Continue straight
16 mi · 21 min
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Continue straight
20.5 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
2262 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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2531 ft · 56 sec
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Continue straight
2938 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
145 m · 10 sec
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Take the exit slight right
99 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto South Brundidge Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Brundidge Street
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Turn left onto East Walnut Street
84 m · 14 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn right
27 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dothan and Troy.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Montgomery Highway
Continue straight
20.5 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dothan and Mostly Sunny near Troy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dothan to Troy?
The road trip is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km) and usually takes 01h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ozark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.9 miles from Dothan and 27.9 miles from Troy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.46 one way or $14.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dothan and Mostly Sunny near Troy.
Stop Ideas Near Ozark
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ozark.
Montgomery, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dothan and Troy. Straight-line distance: 52.93 mi (85.18 km).
#1 Dothan
The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.
| Population | 69,414 |
| Coordinates | 31.2232300, -85.3904900 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Troy
City in Pike County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 18,762 |
| Coordinates | 31.8087700, -85.9699500 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
End: Troy (-85.96995, 31.80877)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $7.46 | $14.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.39 | $16.78 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $9.11 | $18.22 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $10.67 | $21.34 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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